Q: I-130 Petition Was the beneficiary EVER in immigration proceedings?
Hi, I am helping my brother in law start the process for his I-130 petition. I am confused when it asked this part. Was the beneficiary EVER in immigration proceedings? I'm not sure what to answer. My brother in law was caught crossing the boarder illegally when he first tried crossing. He was detained by immigration. He got his finger prints and was sent back to Mexico after that. Would I put Yes or NO? We will be getting an attorney after we submit the first applications. He can't afford to pay an attorney at this moment but wants to start the process before things get more difficult. Thanks for your help.
A:
Immigration is a very technical sector of the law and there are several low cost organizations in the state that can assist with form preparation, you could contact The immigration court in Portland for possible referrals to some reputable agencies.
I would like to help answer your question, but I will clarify I do not regularly appear in immigration proceedings.
The I-130 petition is the petition someone with legal permanent status fills out in order to sponsor an alien family member. So if your brother-in-law is the alien being sponsored (meaning the beneficiary) and he has an "A number" then the answer is likely yes. If he is filling out the I-130 for himself then that is likely the incorrect form to use.
I hope that helps answer
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